Construction Estimator

Focus Search LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial construction company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Construction Project Estimator to provide accurate cost estimates and lead bid preparations. The role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring scope definition, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Construction Management or similar and have at least 4 years of estimating experience. This position is onsite and requires strong skills in reading construction documents and effective procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of estimating or preconstruction experience or equivalent.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate cost estimates and lead competitive bid preparation.
• Manage subcontractor engagement and ensure precise scope definition.
• Facilitate collaboration among project stakeholders.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Cost estimation

Competitive bidding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Focus Search LLC is recruiting for a Construction Project Estimator for a rapidly growing Commercial Construction General Contractor in Columbus, OH. This role is responsible for delivering accurate cost estimates, leading competitive bid preparation, and driving effective procurement strategies. The position manages subcontractor engagement, ensures precise scope definition, and facilitates collaboration among project stakeholders. Responsibilities also include supporting constructability reviews, advancing value analysis, maintaining consistent estimating practices, overseeing document control, guiding post-bid activities, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging estimating technology to improve accuracy and efficiency. This role is onsite.

Responsibilities

Focus Search LLC is recruiting for a Construction Project Estimator for a rapidly growing Commercial Construction General Contractor in Columbus, OH. This role is responsible for delivering accurate cost estimates, leading competitive bid preparation, and driving effective procurement strategies. The position manages subcontractor engagement, ensures precise scope definition, and facilitates collaboration among project stakeholders. Responsibilities also include supporting constructability reviews, advancing value analysis, maintaining consistent estimating practices, overseeing document control, guiding post-bid activities, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging estimating technology to improve accuracy and efficiency. This role is onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of estimating or preconstruction experience (or equivalent)
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules